VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

651-4180-02L 5 Credits BSC D-ERDW

Integrated Earth Systems II

Integrierte Erdsysteme II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Derek Vance, Dr. Gregory De Souza, Prof. Dr. Heather Stoll
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:42

Abstract

The surface Earth is often thought of as a set of interacting systems, often with feedbacks between them. These interacting systems control the tectonics, geomorphology, climate, and biology of the surface Earth. To fully understand the nature of the Earth System, including the controls on its past evolution, its present state, and its future, an integrated perspective is required.

Objective

To introduce students to an integrated view of the surface Earth, uniting perspectives from different disciplines of the earth sciences. To encourage students in the critical analysis of data and models in Earth Science.

Content

Planet Earth has had a complex history since its formation ~4.6 billion years ago. The surface Earth is often thought of as a set of interacting systems, often with positive and negative feedbacks between them. These interacting systems control the tectonics, geomorphology, climate, and biology of the surface Earth. To fully understand the nature of the Earth System, including the controls on its past evolution, its present state, and its future, an integrated perspective is required. This is a subject that pulls in observations and models from many areas of the Earth Sciences, including geochemistry, geophysics, geology and biology. The main goal of the course is to convey this integrated view of the surface of our planet. We will achieve this integrated view through a series of lectures, exercises, and tutorials. We take as our framework some of the key events in Earth history, encouraging understanding of the controlling processes through integrated observations, ideas and models from disciplines across science.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Die genauen Angaben zur Leistungskontrolle werden in der Lehrveranstaltung bekannt gegeben. Der schriftliche Bericht kann sowohl auf Englisch wie auch auf Deutsch verfasst werden.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Integrierte Erdsysteme II No time listed 4 h weekly
exercise Integrierte Erdsysteme II - Tutorials No time listed 1 h weekly

Offered In